Opinions & Interviews

Belarus sees SCO and BRICS as instrumental in ensuring its overall security
As for BRICS, this "club" is focused on economy. "This is about financial sovereignty, financial independence. We have done a lot within the framework of the Union State. We have been working on de-dollarization, which is actively discussed in BRICS. Another topic is logistics. Both the SCO and BRICS have an interest this area," the BISR analyst noted...

MEP from Poland calls to develop concept of energy bridge with Belarus
“It is time to promote the idea of developing the concept of an energy bridge with Belarus. Polish energy networks already require a complete upgrade and additional investment, as most of them have not been renovated since they were launched," he said. The Polish politician also added that Polish energy networks might collapse soon...

Lukashenko highlights importance of living up to people's expectations
"We must live up to people's expectations, no matter how difficult it may be. It is very important. We can do it. For that we need iron executive discipline,” the Belarusian leader emphasized...

Lukashenko compares elections in Belarus and the West
“The election has taken place. I want to say thanks to people for supporting us. Your agency oversees the implementation of the law, so tell me if there were any significant violations during the election from your point of view. What else do we need to work on?” Aleksandr Lukashenko asked...

Belarus’ CEC head comments on West’s reaction to president election in Belarus
"They do not care not about the process itself or about its compliance with the national electoral legislation. They care about the result. If the result is the one they want, the one they financed via NGOs, various structures and organizations, then they will issue positive assessments"...

Lukashenko: Belarus and Russia are capable of resolving their issues
The head of state outlined key areas for cooperation and added: “We are at your service. We are ready to work in all possible areas. No topics are off-limits. We will cooperate with you in all fields”...

Volfovich: No signs of impending aggression against Belarus
“People in uniform have fulfilled their task to ensure safety and security during the election campaign and during the election. But this was a rather specific task. We face a broader agenda now - to ensure the overall security of our country. Therefore, we continue to approach these tasks comprehensively,” said the state secretary of the Security Council...

Lukashenko: Belarus’ priority is applied research
Belarus prioritizes applied research in areas that are in demand by the economy...

Lukashenko demands accelerated intellectual modernization of Belarus’ economy
"I want you to understand the urgency of the moment. Today, science means independence for a state. Technologies have taken over the world, and countries that possess them are not just getting richer, they are already calling the shots and actively promoting a new world order. And the harsh truth of life is that we are forced to fight for our place in the new high-tech world"...

Lukashenko comments on situation on Belarusian state border
"The situation on the border is challenging, we have been talking about it all the time. Nowadays, border guards, customs officers, especially at checkpoints, have a lot of work to do. There are enormous queues on both sides of the border. It is an additional burden on our border guards," Aleksandr Lukashenko stated...

Foreign journalists study situation at southern border of Belarus
Belarus provided an unique opportunity to the journalists wishing to see with their own eyes the real situation on the border between Belarus and Ukraine and learn about the service of the Belarusian border guards. BelTA correspondents also came to the southern border...

Belarus’ FM: Belarus, Russia want to establish framework for dialogue and security in the region
Earlier, Belarus and Russia invited Eurasian countries to join the effort to develop the Eurasian Charter of Diversity and Multipolarity. According to the minister, all countries without exception are showing interest in the development of this document...

BRICS seen as secure foothold for Belarus
In his words, the partner status helps Belarus act in all dimensions of BRICS activities...

FM explains reasons behind EU’s decision not to recognize election in Belarus
At the same time, he emphasized that the external influence had no effect on the Belarusians...

PAP delegation: Belarusian healthcare system is exemplary
"I was briefed on the high level of surgeries you perform, especially cardiovascular surgery. We would like our countries to share knowledge and experience in healthcare," Refilwe Mtsweni-Tsipane said...

MFA tells EU to deal with its own issues before unfairly criticizing Belarus
“This statement deliberately distorts the facts and ignores the objective reality in Belarus and the world,” the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stressed...

Belarus' border service: Ukrainian UAVs violated Belarusian airspace about 20 times in 2024
Anton Bychkovsky pointed out that the State Border Committee and border guards of Belarus are taking appropriate measures...

PAP president: I wish Africa started cooperating with Belarus earlier
"Belarus deserves to be taken as an example," Fortune Charumbira added...

Mezentsev: Belarus' election results show people's support for Lukashenko's course
“The Belarusian society is united, the election has once again confirmed this. People respect their history, the feat of the Soviet people who won the Great Patriotic War. This is an example to follow for many European countries,” he noted...

Lukashenko: No place for showmanship during elections in Belarus
The president responded by saying: “Why there are no shows and bustle? I am glad. You know we don’t need a show. It is not our thing. An election is a serious thing. Serious things should be made seriously. Why should we walk all over the place, shout at the top of our lungs, and hold rallies?”...